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V15 HMD

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,594 mi
Last recorded167,594 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 HMD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 167,594 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front front bumper and grille crash damge

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip in screen hidden by sticker (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 167,506 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front front bumper and grille crash damge

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip in screen hidden by sticker (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 159,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 155,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS CUT ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE 3MM APROX 78% WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SERVICE DUE

Fail 13 May 2021 155,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS CUT ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE 3MM APROX 78% WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SERVICE DUE

Pass 15 Aug 2020 152,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 130,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,568 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 97,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,479 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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V15 HMD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V15 HMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V15 HMD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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